Goldmine of Recipes and Crafts
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February 21, 2005
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RECIPE REQUESTS
SHARED RECIPES AND HINTS
  Salad Dressing (Cynthia Sanxter)
  Chocolate Caramel Raspberry Sauce (Victoria)
  Redneck Chimichanga (Chris)
  Breakfast Pie (Marsha K.)
  Golden Crusted Steak (Treva)
  Redneck BBQ Sauce (Z-Man)
  Apricot Lemon Chicken (Chere)
  Banana Split Pancakes (Jean)
FORUM RECIPES
  Mom Boyardee (D. Smith)
  Easy Tiramisu (Jerseygirl)
CROCKPOT RECIPE
  Crockpot Egg Noodle Lasagna
GARDENING WITH GARY
  Herbs
  Slugs
OTHER RECIPES
  Honey Roasted Pork Loin
  Coconut Cake
  White Fudge
  Wisconsin Cheese Soup
  Yogurt Salad Gems
  Easy Hearty Chili
  Pina Colada Cobbler
  Tomato Dumplings
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I am desperately seeking the recipe for the Toffee Crunch Cake served at
the Madonna Inn Bakery. It is a tall cake covered in an airy, peanut
brittle type toffee. The Madonna Inn is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted. Thank you for any
suggestions or recipes. ~ Gina Girouard
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Anyone know how to do a meatloaf on the grill? ~ Larry Morrison
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How do you convert WW to carb counting? I am a diabetic and have been
instructed in counting my carbs. Help. Thank you! ~ Vanessa
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Hello, I love your hints. Here are a few that I thought you might like.

To remove permanent marker, rub some brake fluid (for your car) on a clean
rag and wipe marker away instantly.

To relieve pain from minor burns rub the white part of an egg on it; pain
stops instantly.

To fill small leaks in the tires on your bicycle use the bulb syringe (baby
nose cleaner) to put some canned milk (condensed milk) into the tube (about
1/2 cup), then fill with air. Spin tire and - presto! Leaks are sealed.

I will send more at a later time. ~ Julie Ybarra
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Enjoy your newsletter. Am looking for recipe for Bennigan's baby back ribs -
the OLD recipe using "Jack Daniels" BBQ sauce. Now they have changed the
recipe, and it is not as good - and no mention of Jack Daniels! ~
Thanks, Amy
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I am looking for the recipe from the restaurant chain called O'Charley's,
they have wonderful dinner rolls - does anyone now what they are made of? ~
Thanks, Megan
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I just had cream corn at the El Paso Bar B Que Restaurant here in Phoenix,
AZ and would like to know If anyone would have the recipe? It was very good!
~ Thank you, Nancy
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There is a restaurant in Glendale CA called Shaker's. They also have a
restaurant called Wild Thyme Bakery and Cafe in Pasadena. They have the
best tasting carrot cake anywhere. I get requests from relatives in Canada
and other parts of the country to bring some carrot cake, as they can't
find anything comparable anywhere. I sure would like to get my hands on
their recipe for carrot cake. ~ Matt Globe
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We had a Panchos Mexican restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis,
Arkansas, that had the best taco salad dressing. It was green but don't
know the name or ingredients. I am desperately trying to find out what the
recipe is? They also sell in stores, but not sure where in Memphis, and
they sell cheese dip. I live in Florida now, and would love the recipe or
where I could order. Thanks. Pat Bailey
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Just had this salad dressing at a friends house and found it to be
wonderfully light and tasty - and so easy! Just wanted to share. ~ Cynthia
Sanxter

Salad Dressing

1 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 cup honey
Minced garlic to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all and let sit a while to mix flavors. I served over spring mix
greens with a few craisins and walnuts for color. Yummy!
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Chocolate Caramel Raspberry Sauce

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Victoria

1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 pound cake, sliced

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt caramels and chocolate. Gradually
add sweetened condensed milk, butter, jam and whipping cream. Melt together
and stir until smooth.

Serve warm over pound cake. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
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Redneck Chimichanga

Shared by Chris

2 ounces shaved steak (Philly meat)
1/2 ounce red and green peppers
1/2 ounce yellow onions
1 slice American cheese
1 tablespoon mashed potatoes
1 large burrito wrapper (flour tortilla)

Cook the shaved steak then add the peppers and onions and sweat until soft.

Put mashed potatoes in center of burrito wrapper then put shaved steak/
pepper/onion mix on top of that. Add cheese. Fold in all four sides and
secure with wooden picks. Deep fry until golden brown. Gravy is the best
type of dip for this.
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Breakfast Pie

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Marsha K.

1 unbaked pie shell
1 pound sausage, cooked and drained
2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
Grated Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk

Cut up cooked sausage and arrange over bottom of pie crust. Layer hash
browns on top of sausage. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Beat the eggs and milk together and pour over all. Bake at 350 degrees F
for 35-40 minutes or until center is set. Let sit for a couple of minutes
before cutting.
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Golden Crusted Steak

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Treva

1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2 plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 sirloin steak (about 2 pounds), 2 inches thick

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except steak. Arrange steak on a
rack in broiler pan. Press onion mixture on top and sides of steak. Bake
uncovered 45 minutes or until steak is done.

Makes about 8 servings.
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Redneck BBQ Sauce

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Z-Man

Equal parts of ketchup, mustard and mayo all mixed together, but don't go
nuts with the mayo part.
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Apricot Lemon Chicken

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Chere

With a hint of both sweet and sour, this zesty, slow-cooker dish is a
favorite with kids, especially when served with fluffy white rice and peas.

2 pounds boneless breast of chicken
1 lemon, quartered
1 teaspoon Kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon regular salt)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon thyme (or 3-4 four sprigs fresh thyme, if available)

Pull chicken breasts apart and place them in the bottom of a 4 1/2 quart
(or similar) slow cooker. Squeeze the quartered lemons over the chicken
meat, and drop the squeezed lemon quarters in the pot. Pour orange juice
over the chicken.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. Cook on HIGH for 4
hours.

Serves 6.
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Sorry I had no newsletter before Valentine's Day, but this is a keeper for
2006!

Banana Split Pancakes

Shared with recipegoldmine.com by Jean

I make these special but extremely bad for you pancakes every Valentine's
Day for my kids. They love them, and they look forward to them every year.
Word has gotten out and their friends like to come over for breakfast on
Valentine's morning as well. this is a kids favorite.

Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 ripe bananas, mashed

Toppings:
Ice cream
Chocolate syrup
Bananas
Whipped cream
Nuts

Mix together well the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Mix together egg, milk, oil and bananas.

Mix the flour mixture into the egg mixture and blend well .Cook the
pancakes on medium high setting until both sides are golden brown. After
the pancakes are cooked, put ice cream on top of pancake, then add
chocolate syrup, bananas and whipped cream. Add nuts and yum yum! One is
enough though.
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Mom Boyardee

Posted by D. Smith at recipegoldmine.com 2005/2/19 10:53

I fix this often instead of buying the Spaghetti O's and Chef Boyardee in a
can. This is cheaper to make and I think tastes better!

Half dollar-sized width of dry spaghetti (about 2 cups cooked)
1 can tomato soup
2 slices American cheese

Cook spaghetti according to directions and drain. Mix in one can of tomato
soup and American cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and all is combined.
Enjoy!
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Easy Tiramisu

Posted by Jerseygirl at recipegoldmine.com 2005/2/7 13:43

1 package ladyfinger sponge cakes
1/2 cup strong black coffee or espresso
2 ounces (shots) coffee flavor liqueur
2 cups mascarpone cheese, available in specialty
    cheese case of supermarket
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Open the ladyfingers and separate them. Paint the ladyfingers with coffee
combined with the coffee liqueur using a pastry brush. Line 4 martini
glasses with a single layer of ladyfingers, letting the cakes overlap a bit
at the stem. Press the cakes down a bit to fit the lines of the glass. Beat
cheese and sugar together 2 or 3 minutes. Spoon sweetened mascarpone into
glasses. Top glasses off with a cap of the ladyfingers. Use any remaining
mascarpone to dot the ladyfinger tops and sprinkle each glass with cocoa
powder combined with a touch of cinnamon.
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Tips for Successful Recipes

Always read each recipe thoroughly before beginning. Make sure that you have
all ingredients needed and that the instructions are correct.

Assemble the equipment, prepare the cooking utensils, and measure the
ingredients.

If necessary, preheat oven or grill.

Measure correctly. Be sure to use the appropriate measuring cups for dry
and liquid ingredients. Use measuring spoons instead of flatware. Level off
dry measures, whether spoons or cups, with the flat edge of a knife. Read
measurements for liquid ingredients at eye level.
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Crockpot Egg Noodle Lasagna

1 (8 ounce) bag wide egg noodles
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce
6 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook noodles. Add butter and toss to coat. Brown beef in skillet and drain.
Spread 1/4 of spaghetti sauce in crockpot. Layer with 1/3 noodles, 1/3 beef,
1/3 of remaining sauce, and 1/3 both the cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Cook
on LOW for 4 hours until cheeses are melted and lasagna is heated through.
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Nancy writes~
I just purchased eight common herbs and planted them in two containers. I
do this several times a year and they always die. Please give me some
advice on how to keep them alive and "well". I have basil, Italian parsley,
regular parsley, dill, rosemary, chives, thyme and a small hot pepper.
Should I put fertilizer on them and if so, what kind? I want so much for
them to live; love cooking with herbs.

A. Many herbs can be grown successfully in containers on a patio or balcony.
Container growing is recommended for herbs that need good drainage and tend
to rot in overly wet garden soils. Any container is suitable for growing
herbs as long as it has a drainage hole. Clay pots are often preferred
because they are more porous than plastic. Soil should be loose and well-
drained, made by mixing equal parts of potting soil, peat moss, and perlite
(or vermiculite). Window boxes, strawberry jars and large pots can
accommodate a combination of several herbs. Watering is the most difficult
part. Plants grown in containers dry out faster than in the ground. On a
hot, sunny day, a container may require water once daily. Water
requirements vary from plant to plant. When the top of the soil feels dry,
apply enough water to allow a small amount to come out the drainage holes
in the bottom of the container. Since most herbs do not require high
fertility, you should not need to fertilize them as much as you would other
container-grown plants such as flowers or houseplants. Give them a 20-20-20
once or twice a month. Pinch plants back to keep bushy and compact and
remove any dead or diseased leaves. Herbs growing in containers can be
easily moved indoors for the winter. Before doing so, the plants should be
acclimatized in early fall. Gradually move them indoors a few hours at a
time over the period of several days so they get adjusted to the
differences in temperature and light. Herbs growing indoors should be
treated differently than those out-of-doors. Provide sufficient light to
keep the plants from getting spindly. Grow them in the sunniest location
you have or under fluorescent lights. Since the plants will not be using as
much water as they did outdoors, water only when the soil is dry to avoid
root rot. Check frequently for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies which
are common pests on herbs grown indoors. Assistance from The Illinois
Cooperative Extension Service
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Kathy writes~
I have trouble with slugs on my plants and they get on the side of my house.
I just hate them. What can I do?

A. Use Sluggo, a slug bait unique blend of an iron phosphate active
ingredient, originating from soil, with slug and snail bait additives. It
is also used as an ingredient in fertilizers. The bait which is not
ingested by snails and slugs will degrade and become a part of the soil.
Sluggo is attractive to slugs and snails, luring them from their hiding
places and plants. Ingestion, even in small amounts, will cause them to
cease feeding. This physiological effect of the bait gives immediate
protection to the plants, even though the slugs may remain in the area.
After eating the bait, the slugs and snails cease feeding, become less
mobile and begin to die within three to six days. Dead slugs and snails
may not be visible as they often crawl away to secluded places to die.
Plant protection will be observed in the decrease in plant damage. This
product is effective against a wide variety of slugs and snails and will
give protection to home lawns, gardens, greenhouses, outdoor ornamentals,
vegetable gardens, fruits, berries, citrus, crop and seed plants. The bait
can be scattered on the lawn or non the soil around any vegetable or seed
crops, flowers or fruit trees to be protected.

http://www.pestproducts.com/sluggo.htm
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Gary teaches classes and gives lectures on growth and care of various
indoor and outdoor plants, blooming or ornamental. He is also a master
judge and teacher. Gary earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in
Horticulture from Michigan State University and worked in research there.
He has served as show chairman and president on all California state levels
of the African Violet Society.
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Honey Roasted Pork Loin

2 pounds boneless pork loin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup chicken broth

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Season the pork with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan.

In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, orange juice, olive oil and
thyme. Pour over the pork. Add the broth to the pan. Bake until internal
temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F (45-60 minutes). Baste
frequently. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan. Reduce until slightly
thickened. Serve over the sliced pork.
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Coconut Cake

This cake is rich, moist and delicious.

1 (18.25 ounce) box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 ( 7 ounce) can Angel Flake coconut, divided
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip

Follow directions on box to make cake and bake in a 13 x 9-inch pan.

Poke holes in cake as soon as you remove it from the oven.

Mix sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut and 1/2 can of coconut. Pour
over hot cake. Cool completely.

Spread Cool Whip over the cold cake and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
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White Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup Milnot
1 pint jar Marshmallow Creme
3/4 stick margarine
1 (12 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Mix sugar, Milnot and margarine together and cook until mixture comes to a
boil, stirring frequently. Boil this mixture for 5 minutes, stirring
constantly. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and Marshmallow Creme.
Stir until mixture is smooth and creamy. Fold in nuts. Pour into buttered
9-inch square pan. Allow to cool before cutting.
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Wisconsin Cheese Soup

1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine carrots, broccoli, water,
and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, and set aside.

In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until onion is
translucent. Stir in flour and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in milk. Bring
to a boil, then stir in cheese until melted. Stir in reserved vegetables
and cooking liquid. Heat through, and serve.
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Yogurt Salad Gems

1 (6 ounce) box lime Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups cold water
2 (8 ounce) containers vanilla or lemon yogurt
1 1/4 cups melon balls
Salad greens

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Measure 2/3 cup. Pour into 8-inch square
pan and stir in cold water. Blend yogurt into remaining Jell-O and pour
into second 8-inch pan. Chill until firm.

Cut into cubes and arrange on salad plates with melon balls and salad
greens.

Makes about 6 cups or 9 servings.
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Easy Hearty Chili

1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can Ro-Tel
1 (15 ounce) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope chili seasoning

Brown meat; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 15 minutes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
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Pina Colada Cobbler

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 can pineapple tidbits, partially drained
1 can cream of coconut
1/2 cup sliced maraschino cherries (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a 2-quart casserole, mix first three ingredients until smooth. Add next
three ingredients and stir to mix. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or
until crust is golden and center is firm.
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Tomato Dumplings

1 can stewed tomatoes
Self-rising flour

Mix enough self-rising flour into stewed tomatoes until you have a stiff
dough. Drop into hot broth to cook. If you prefer sweet tomato dumplings,
add a little sugar to the tomatoes before adding the flour.
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